neurodépresseur
Syllables
neu-ro-dé-pres-seur
Pronunciation
/nø.ʁo.de.pʁɛ.sœʁ/
Stress
00001
Morphemes
neuro- + dépres- + -seur
The word 'neurodépresseur' is divided into five syllables: neu-ro-dé-pres-seur. It's a noun meaning 'antidepressant' and follows standard French syllabification rules, with stress on the final syllable. The word is composed of a Greek prefix, a Latin root, and a French suffix.
Definitions
- 1
A medication used to treat depression, specifically an antidepressant.
Antidepressant
“Il prend un neurodépresseur pour lutter contre sa dépression.”
“Le médecin lui a prescrit un neurodépresseur.”
Stress pattern
Stress falls on the final syllable '-seur', which is typical in French.
Syllables
neu — Open syllable, vowel sound 'ø'. ro — Open syllable, uvular 'r' sound. dé — Open syllable. pres — Closed syllable, containing the vowel 'ɛ'. seur — Closed syllable, stressed syllable, containing the vowel 'œ'
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Open Syllables
Syllables ending in a vowel sound are generally open.
Consonant Clusters
Consonant clusters are broken up according to sonority.
Final Syllable Stress
Stress generally falls on the final syllable in French.
- The 'eu' vowel sound is a unique feature of French phonology.
- The pronunciation of the 'r' as a uvular fricative is a key characteristic.
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